Knee

Question 1

Knee cruciate ligaments

Answer 1

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

• runs upwards, backwards and laterally.
• creates hyper extension

Posterior cruciate ligaments (PCL)

• runs upwards, forwards and medially
• prevents hyperflextion

They work together to keep tibia and fibula stabilised

Question 2

Meniscus

Answer 2

Medial meniscus attaches to MCL (medial callateral ligament)

Question 3

Knee joints

Answer 3

• tibiofemoral
• patellofemoral
• superior tibiofibular

Question 4

Knee callateral ligaments

Answer 4

Medial callateral (side of the leg)

Lateral callateral (LCL)